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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.08, 14,243.12 and 5,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.08, 14,243.12 and 5,605.26 is: 7,735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.08 : 14,243.12 = 5,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.08/14,243.12 = 5,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.08x = 14,243.12 × 5,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.08x = 79,836,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,836,362.78/10,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.27

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